Kokernag Gunfight: Contact re-established with hiding terrorists
Srinagar, Sep 14: Fresh firing resumes between the hiding terrorists and security forces in Gadole area of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday. A top police officer said that after a lull fresh firing has resumed at the encounter site. He said operation was suspended for night however more reinforcement was rushed to […]
India slashes solar imports from China as domestic manufacturing thrives
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) In a departure from global trends, India has recorded a substantial 76 per cent drop in solar module imports from China during the first half of 2023 which reflects New Delhi’s resolute shift towards self-sufficiency in solar manufacturing, a new report said on Thursday. Year-on-year, India’s solar module imports from […]
PM Modi greets people on Hindi Diwas
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on ‘Hindi Diwas’, which is annually observed on this day and is aimed at the promotion of the language. “Best wishes to all my family members on the Hindi Diwas. I wish the Hindi language will continue to strengthen the thread of […]
Two LeT terrorists ‘encircled’ by Police in Anantnag
Srinagar, Sep 14 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said it has “encircled” two Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists in Anantnag district where three security officers were killed in an encounter a day earlier. “In solemn tribute to the unwavering valor of Col Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish Dhonak & DSP Humayun Bhat who laid down their […]
Army colonel and major, Deputy SP martyred in gunfight with terrorists in Anantnag
Srinagar, Sep 13 (PTI) Three security force officers including an Army Colonel were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Kokernag area of Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said here on Wednesday. Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish, deputy superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Humayun Bhat were critically injured in the gunfight and died later, they […]
AC gives nod to major tourist attraction at Jammu
SRINAGAR, SEP 13: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded the administrative approval for Installation of vertical lift from Peerkho Station of Jammu Ropeway Project to Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex, at Jammu. The project shall be completed at an estimated cost of ₹ 27.00 crores […]
AC approves construction of 125-bed hospital at Reshipora, Budgam
SRINAGAR, SEPT 13: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, accorded Administrative Approval to the construction of a 125-bed hospital at Reshipora, Budgam. Upon completion of the hospital at an estimated cost of Rs. 49.32 Crore, it is expected to improve access to quality healthcare for […]
President of India launches ‘Ayushman Bhav’ Campaign
GUJARAT/ SRINAGAR, SEP 13: President of India, Droupadi Murmu today launched the ‘Ayushman Bhav’ Campaign and the ‘Ayushman Bhav’ portal. Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the launch ceremony, virtually, from Raj Bhawan. The event was followed by a UT-level programme organized by the J&K Administration. The Lt Governor expressed his gratitude to the Hon’ble […]
Govt earmarks Rs 1,650 cr for additional 75 lakh LPG connections under Ujjwala
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) The government on Wednesday allocated Rs 1,650 crore towards the release of an additional 75 lakh free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) over three years ending March 2026. As per the existing modalities of Ujjawala 2.0, the first refill and stove will also be provided free […]
Return property papers to borrowers within 30 days of repayment or pay Rs 5k/day for delay, RBI to banks
Mumbai, Sep 13 (PTI) The Reserve Bank on Wednesday directed banks and financial institutions to release all original movable or immovable property documents and remove charges registered with any registry within 30 days after full repayment of a loan by the borrower. Failing to comply with the direction, Regulated Entities (REs) would compensate the borrower […]
